if you live in new york city, federal, state and city taxes will take you down to $223 million. so you keep 57%, you give uncle sam 43%, you still have the $223 million bucks. it's a pretty good deal. but let me just ask you, do any of us know really what the government does with that money, especially the city government? and does it really go for good education purposes, as they say? and is there any bureaucratic skimming off the top? the winner loves this game, always does, but how about the rest of you? please think about it. there may be better ways to invest your money. >> moving right along, did the president really resolve key questions on tax rates and spending and entitlements at his campaign rally today? i never heard the word spending? so how close to a deal are we really? i'd like to be optimistic but i'll warn you, caveat emtore. we'll get into that next. [ female announcer ] if you care for someone with mild to moderate alzheimer's, you'll also care about our new offer. you get access to nurses who can help with your questions. and your loved one can get exelon pa